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#JoySailors Buying fruit for the Pacific crossing
1 September 2021 · 6 min · 3K views · Gambier Islands
What this video covers
Pedro Jimenez and his crew source fresh produce in Ua Pou, France, to provision their vessel for an upcoming passage to Rapa Nui.4:20 The crew harvests avocados, guavas, bananas, and pomelos directly from local trees with the assistance of a local family.1:47 They utilize a specialized pole tool to reach mangoes and other high-hanging fruit.2:17 During the excursion, the crew encounters a discarded sail on the ground near the fruit trees.1:33 The local hosts demonstrate harvesting techniques, including using a machete to cut down a banana plant to secure a large bunch for the voyage.3:40 The crew collects approximately 20 breadfruit, along with starfruit and various citrus, to stock the boat.4:53 The visit concludes with a social gathering and coffee with the local family before the crew prepares for their departure the following day.5:27
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